1. A man, a woman and a child ice-skating on an indoor rink.
    Photograph: Supplied
  2. A crowd of people standing next to a colourful, illuminated building.
    Photograph: Supplied
  3. A person pouring a hot chocolate.
    Photograph: Supplied/Ballarat Winter Festival
  4. Sovereign Hill at night, with illuminated buildings and snow falling.
    Photograph: Tony Evans

Ballarat Winter Festival

Ballarat will transform into a frosty wonderland this July, complete with winter-themed events and entertainment
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Leah Glynn
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Time Out says

There’s something a bit magical about the historic regional town of Ballarat in the dark, cold months – and that is exactly what the Ballarat Winter Festival seeks to amplify.

Until July 27, the Gold Rush town will come alive with food and wine events, gigs and performances, a huge market and glowing Winter Wonderlights at Sovereign Hill

Highlights of the program include the much-loved pop-up skating rink; the Hot Choc Showdown, aka your chance to sample decadent hot chocolates by more than 25 local venues; the Ukiyo Spiegeltent, where you can catch circus and comedy acts; and the Design Exchange Market, which brings together a number of independent designers, artists and creators.

Phew, talk about jam-packed! You can check out the full program on the Ballarat Winter Festival's website

For more frosty fun, check out our guide to Melbourne's winter festivals and events.

Details

Address
Around Ballarat
Around Ballarat
Ballarat
Melbourne
3350
Transport:
Nearby stations: Ballarat

Dates and times

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